Buddy (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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Elmer Bernstein's 1997 score for Buddy chronicles the rise and tragic decline of Buddy Holly through orchestral Americana and period-appropriate 1950s rock and roll. Bernstein, one of Hollywood's greatest film composers, structures the music to follow the film's narrative arc. You hear both authentic recreations of the era's rock and roll sound alongside Bernstein's lush orchestral commentary, which adds emotional depth without overshadowing the period setting. The score balances reverence for the music's historical importance with the intimate drama of Holly's brief life. This is film scoring at its finest—serving the story while maintaining genuine musical substance. Essential for fans of both Bernstein and mid-century American music.
Item Details+
| Genre | Stage and Screen |
| Style | Score, Soundtrack |
| Media | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Sleeve | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Description | CD is great VG+. Sleeve is EX. |
| Label | Varèse Sarabande |
| Year | 1997 |
| Country | Europe |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
1. Beginnings 3:16
2. To The Zoo 1:15
3. Shenanigans 2:01
4. Awakening 1:36
5. Bath 2:40
6. Animal Riot 3:05
7. Scolding 2:07
8. Red Scarf 3:30
9. Disaster 1:50
10. Captured 4:01
11. Attack 1:49
12. Loss 2:02
13. Storm Fear 5:05
14. Sadness 2:38
15. New Life 3:51
16. Credits 3:46
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